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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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